Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can we help you?

We want you to be involved with your oral health because the benefit is a problem-free smile that you're proud to show off. But we don't expect you to be an expert about dentistry, so we have an open-door policy when it comes to questions! You are more than welcome to talk to our dental care team at (856) 451-9064 to get the answers you need or feel free to contact us by email.

Your questions are important to us because we want to understand what your priorities are. When we all start on the same page, the results will be sure to meet and exceed your expectations!

Here are a few questions to get you started, but don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information.

Other

If you don’t have dental insurance or wonder how you’re going to manage out-of-pocket costs, we offer financing at Boss Dentistry to fit your needs. Getting dental treatment is enough of a challenge for many people, and we understand that. So we want to remove any obstacles that stand between you and quality dental care, including offering you the means to fit it into your budget.

CareCredit and Health Credit Services are both designed to help you get the dental care you need and pay down the balance over several months. Choose a promotional period—the length of time you have to pay back the balance—and a monthly amount that fits your budget.

Applying for either is easy; do it online, or a member of our dental care team will be happy to assist you. Approval usually takes just a few minutes and applying for either won’t impact your credit score.

We also accept flex spending plans and major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Whatever your financing needs are, the team at Boss Dentistry will work with you to make a healthy, beautiful smile a reality for you.

Please call us with your insurance or financing questions or to schedule your next appointment at our Bridgeton, NJ dental office.

Crowns & Bridges

It depends on the location of the tooth and the extent of the damage. In some cases, the solution may be as simple as dental bonding. If the damage is more extensive and involves more of the tooth’s structure, a dental crown might be the best solution.

There are three types of dental restorations that our Bridgeton, NJ dentists might recommend to fix a broken tooth:

Tooth-colored fillings

Dental bonding

Porcelain veneers

Dental crowns

When Dr. Boss and Dr. Virunurm meet with you, they’ll determine the extent of damage to your tooth. They may recommend dental x-rays to see how the structure of the tooth has been affected and the protection it might require.

Since we want you to feel informed, our dentists will also use an intraoral camera to show you what the problem is. They will make a recommendation and explain how the treatment will resolve your issue and improve your oral health.

You can be confident that we will take your unique needs into account so that you are completely comfortable with the decision we make together.

If you need help for a broken tooth in Bridgeton, NJ, please call Boss Dentistry to schedule a dental appointment.

We use bridges and dental implants at our Bridgeton, NJ dental office to replace missing teeth. Both restore your appearance and give you back some function after tooth loss. But they go about it in different ways.

A dental bridge is a prosthetic device that places an artificial tooth (pontic) in the open space. The pontic is held in place by dental crowns that our dentists attach to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap in your smile.

A dental implant replaces an entire missing tooth, including the root. A tiny post is placed surgically in your jaw and supports the dental crown we attach to it. For this reason, we don’t need to involve any healthy teeth for support as we do with a bridge.

Both are excellent options that work well for patients in Bridgeton, NJ who want to replace missing teeth. If you’re in a hurry or aren’t ready to commit to a dental implant, a bridge is an excellent choice. But if adjacent teeth aren’t healthy enough to support dental crowns, or you’d like a long-term solution to missing teeth, our dentists would recommend a dental implant.

At Boss Dentistry, we also offer full and partial dentures as well as implant dentures. Having options to choose from lets Dr. Boss and Dr. Virunurm personalize your tooth replacement to fit your needs.

Full & Partial Dentures

When you lose a tooth, it’s always a good idea to have it replaced as soon as possible. You have a noticeable gap in your smile, but you can also experience discomfort when you eat and chew.

Replacing missing teeth in Bridgeton, NJ may be much easier than you think. At Boss Dentistry, we offer several options to restore your smile, comfort, and confidence.

Dental bridges use healthy teeth on either side of the gap for support. The bridge consists of two dental crowns attached to the anchor teeth, with an artificial tooth suspended between them.

Full or partial dentures are a time-tested solution to restore your appearance and chewing function. We can make your dentures removable, or we can stabilize them with dental implants.

Dental implants are preferred by many of our patients because they look, feel, and function just like a natural tooth.

As you can see, you have lots of choices, but our dental care team is here to make the decision easy. Our dentists will listen to your concerns, and explain all the options we think are appropriate for you. But the final decision is yours, and we’ll answer all your questions, so you feel confident with the direction of your treatment.

Would you like to learn more about dental implants, bridges, or dentures at our Bridgeton dental office? Please call to schedule an appointment to get started.

General Dentistry

At Boss Dentistry, we do our best to get you in and out of our office for treatment as quickly as possible while still providing high-quality dental care. We know that long, drawn-out procedures are nobody’s idea of a good time, and we want you to have a comfortable experience.

The length of your appointment depends on the procedure our Bridgeton, NJ dentists are providing. We won’t know how long your treatment will take until you’re in the dental chair and we know what we’re dealing with. But we can give you a general idea to help you plan ahead.

Dental cleanings: 30 minutes to an hour

Dental fillings: 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the extent of decay

Simple and wisdom tooth extractions: about an hour

Crowns and bridges: two appointments two weeks apart; appointment length depends on procedure

Root canals: about 90 minutes but may be longer if we’re dealing with multiple roots

Again, these are general times based on our experience. Please don’t be upset if your appointment takes a little longer; it just means we’re providing you with the highest standard of dental care to protect your smile.

Please call our Bridgeton area dental office so we can evaluate your needs and give you a better idea of how long your treatment might take.

At Boss Dentistry, we understand that it’s a challenge for many people to visit the dentist. Our kind and caring dental care team wants to do everything we can to make the experience as comfortable for you as possible.

Knowing they can count on us to put their comfort first is often enough for our nervous Bridgeton, NJ patients to relax with us. Our dentists won’t begin your procedure until they know your mouth is numb and you won’t feel any pain.

But we also offer other ways to improve your comfort. Our treatment rooms are designed to help you relax, and we’ll make sure you’re comfortable in your chair before we begin. We also use state-of-the-art dental technology that speeds your treatment so you can spend less time in the dental chair.

Rotary endodontics make the root canal process efficient and help us deliver more predictable long-term outcomes. Electric handpieces eliminate the noise and vibration that trigger anxious feelings for many patients.

Dr. Boss and Dr. Virunurm want you to see dentistry as a positive experience, so we do whatever we can to make that a reality. If there’s anything we can do to help you relax, please don’t hesitate to let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

It depends on the location of the tooth and the extent of the damage. In some cases, the solution may be as simple as dental bonding. If the damage is more extensive and involves more of the tooth’s structure, a dental crown might be the best solution.

There are three types of dental restorations that our Bridgeton, NJ dentists might recommend to fix a broken tooth:

Tooth-colored fillings

Dental bonding

Porcelain veneers

Dental crowns

When Dr. Boss and Dr. Virunurm meet with you, they’ll determine the extent of damage to your tooth. They may recommend dental x-rays to see how the structure of the tooth has been affected and the protection it might require.

Since we want you to feel informed, our dentists will also use an intraoral camera to show you what the problem is. They will make a recommendation and explain how the treatment will resolve your issue and improve your oral health.

You can be confident that we will take your unique needs into account so that you are completely comfortable with the decision we make together.

If you need help for a broken tooth in Bridgeton, NJ, please call Boss Dentistry to schedule a dental appointment.